Teenage Market makes its debut in Spilsby

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Teenage Market makes its debut in Spilsby

The Teenage Market is coming to Spilsby for the first time on Saturday 19 August from 9:30am to 3pm, providing young traders from the local area a unique opportunity to showcase their products and try market trading for free.

The Teenage Market is a growing national initiative set up by teenage brothers Joe and Tom Barratt in Stockport to transform our town and city centres with the creativity of young people. The traders in attendance will be predominately from the town and surrounding area, covering a wide range of different products and services. As well as the Teenage Market, ‘Pete the T-Rex’ and his children will be roaming around on the day for people to meet and take pictures with, as part of a Dinosaur Take Over of the District’s market this summer through East Lindsey District Council’s Vital and Viable programme. Councillor Adam Grist, portfolio holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy, said: “Over the years, Teenage Markets has been a very valuable initiative to our market towns, providing a platform for our young people to show off their talents and creativity. “I’m very pleased that it is now being brought to Spilsby too, as it has such a positive impact previously for the young people taking part and the residents, fellow traders and businesses in the towns. “I hope that we can continue to inspire the next generation of market traders in East Lindsey through this initiative and provide our market towns with the vibrancy it brings now and for generations to come.” Kara Joubert, a Teenage Market trader, said: “Ambition needs opportunity, and that’s exactly what the Teenage Market aims to provide young entrepreneurs with – a platform to showcase their talents, and a supportive first step into the world of trading. “Selling at the Teenage Market has been such a valuable experience. I’d recommend it to anyone hoping to discover more about the world of marketplace trading.”

Sandringham Game & Country Fair returns

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Sandringham Game & Country Fair returns
It’s that time of year again, when the Sandringham Game & Country Fair returns – take the opportunity to enjoy one of England’s top countryside events. Whether you are a country sports enthusiast or a family looking for a great day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the event. There’s three action packed show arenas offering all day entertainment by top countryside performers and smaller Have-a-Go rings that even include a Fun Dog Show for you to enter the family pooch. A country show full of country sports and pursuits with arena entertainment running throughout the day, watch the Falconry, Gundogs, Horse Boarding, Scurry Driving and Stunt Display team. Around the show there are a number of demonstrations and Have-a-Go events including Clay Shoot, Fishing, Airguns and Archery to name a few. A visit to the World of Dogs section is a must for any dog lover, with a chance for your dog to participate in Lurcher Racing, Gun Dog Multi-Scurry, Working Test and the Fun Dog Show. It’s then time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the Food Glorious Food section, with a variety of street food and drink vendors, chef demonstrations, and music marquee. Here you will find an array of fine foods, wines and spirits from local and national producers and retailers in the fine food halls. A visit to the craft village is well worth it, especially when looking for that special gift for a loved one or to treat yourself. A place to buy that unique gift and watch traditional craft demonstrations, this is accompanied by a chainsaw carving arena with the carvings being auctioned at the end of each speed carve event. Children’s entertainment and amusements make it a great family day out. Sandringham Game & Country Fair – your local event for over 20 years at Sandringham Estate, nr Kings Lynn PE35 6EN. Saturday & Sunday September 9th & 10th. Open 10am – 6pm. Advance tickets are now available. Full details can be found at www.livingheritagecountryshows.com/tickets

Lincoln building firm extends primary school at Sutterton

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Lincoln building firm extends primary school at Sutterton
A £1.3m expansion of Sutterton Fourfields Primary School will mean pupil numbers can be increased from 153 to 210 by next spring. Lincoln-based Lindum Group has started work to expand the school from five full-sized and one small classroom to seven full-sized classrooms. The extension will bolster the schools’ capacity with an increased intake of pupils, whilst also easing pressure on Swineshead Primary School, which had been taking on children from the Sutterton area. Cllr Mrs Patricia Bradwell, Executive Member for Children’s Services, said: “One of the council’s priorities is ensuring all children get a good education, and that means making sure there are enough schools places locally. “Fourfields School serves a wide rural area, and it’s vital that families in those local communities have access to a school within a reasonable distance of where they live. This expansion will help meet the growing demand for places, and, in addition, will provide a better learning environment for all pupils, helping them make the most of their time at the school.” The single-storey extension will have PV solar panels on the roof, providing greener energy to the rest of the school. Lindum will work on two new classrooms, toilets, and a new plant room.

Coastal half-marathon seeks volunteers for ‘Race Maker’ roles

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Coastal half-marathon seeks volunteers for ‘Race Maker’ roles
The coastline at Cleethorpes is welcoming back the ABP Coastal Half Marathon and 10k on September 17th. Runners from across the country have registered for event, including those with high hopes of qualifying for England Athletics Age Group Masters Half Marathon competition. Supporting everyone taking part in the race will be event organisers Tape2Tape’s crew of volunteer Race Makers. Race Makers have several roles which ensure the event runs smoothly whilst also creating that special magic on the day to encourage everyone over the finishing line. There is a role for everyone, and tasks include handing out water, t-shirts, medals and cake, or marshalling the running route. Children can also come along with an adult on the day to marshal. If you are a keen photographer Tape2Tape would love you to join the event as a volunteer photographer. All the pictures taken on the day are made freely available to runners. Tape2Tape MD Nicola Pattison said: “If you would like to volunteer at the ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon and 10k then email or volunteers@tape2tape.co.uk. If you fancy taking part in this picture perfect running challenge, there is still time to register for either the Half Marathon or 10k. All runners will receive a bespoke race medal that this year features a striking oystercatcher on a pebble shape to pay homage to the natural landscape that makes this coastal route stand out from the rest.”

Just add water: Filling starts at Mablethorpe swimming pool

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Just add water: Filling starts at Mablethorpe swimming pool

Mablethorpe’s new public swimming pool has today started to be filled with water to test it, marking an important milestone for the long-awaited facility for the town.

When completed, the swimming pool will be part of the new Station Leisure and Learning Centre, being built on the site of the current Station Sports Centre. The 3,000sq m centre is set to increase and improve the leisure opportunities for residents and visitors to the town and supports improved physical and mental health wellbeing. Work is running to schedule and is due to be complete next year. Funded from £7.4m Town Deal funding from the government through the Connected Coast Town Deal, the development includes a new swimming pool, a changing village, fitness suite and studios as well as a new play area. The centre will also provide new digital learning and skills opportunities. Cllr Richard Fry, the political lead for the Leisure and Learning Centre at East Lindsey District Council said: “Today marks a significant step forward in the construction of the new Station Leisure and Learning Centre. “A swimming pool has been on the wish-list for Mablethorpe residents for many years and today, and now with the pool starting to be filled to test it shows we are one step closer in making that wish a reality. “East Lindsey District Council is committed to improving the physical and mental health of its residents. Through the Town Deal, I am delighted the Council is able to support residents with new leisure and learning opportunities here in Mablethorpe.” Chris Baron, Chair of Connected Coast said:“It is fantastic to see such good progress being made on the new Leisure and Learning hub. “This modern facility is set to play a crucial role in supporting local people’s physical and mental wellbeing, bringing improved and new opportunities for leisure and learning to Mablethorpe. “The hub is set to add to Mablethorpe’s overall offer and will provide new reasons for people to spend time in the town centre.”

Tickets on sale for beautiful festive light trail with new installations for 2023

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Tickets on sale for beautiful festive light trail with new installations for 2023
Tickets to Christmas at the National Trust’s beautiful Belton House in Lincolnshire are now on sale for its spectacular seasonal trail. Open to visitors from Friday, November 24 until Sunday, December 31, the immersive experience includes more than a million twinkling lights, colourful trees and larger-than-life illuminations. Matthew Findlay, Head of UK Trails for Sony Music/Raymond Gubbay Ltd, said: “We were thrilled with the fantastic response from visitors who enjoyed the trail last Christmas and our planning and preparation for 2023 is well underway. Look out for some sparkling new innovations and installations this year.” Firmly positioned within the UK’s seasonal calendar, Christmas at Belton has everything you need for an unforgettable time with friends and family, providing a special way to celebrate the festive season with an unmissable outdoor experience. The accessible trail is designed for visitors of all ages. Some of the mesmerising features new to Belton this year include a lawn filled with larger-than-life flowers, glowing lantern trees, a sparkling flock of jolly robins, and contemporary Christmas trees displaying all the colours of the rainbow. Enjoy a magical glimpse of Father Christmas as you wander through the winter wonderland. The lights are choreographed to a soundtrack of much-loved seasonal music, transforming Belton’s majestic gardens into a winter wonderland. Grab a seasonal snack from one of the hand-picked street food vendors who bring an indulgent twist to tempting treats on offer. Complete your walk under the stars with a perfectly festive *spiced winter warmer, *hot chocolate or *toasted marshmallow and share it with someone special. Your very merriest Christmas starts here. Limited capacity with timed entry. Plan now to secure the date and time of your choice. *separate charges apply Tickets are selling fast, book now to avoid disappointment: nationaltrust.org.uk/beltonhouse Christmas at Belton is brought to you by Sony Music Limited in partnership with the National Trust. The trail is created by Culture Creative.   What: Christmas at Belton – The after-dark illuminated trail through festive gardens. When: From 24 November to 31 December. Open from 4.30pm, last entry 8pm and closes at 10pm. Closed Nov 27-30; Dec 4-7, 11-13, 25. Why Visit: Discover a Christmas illuminated trail for all the family set within the beautiful landscape of Belton House. Admission: Limited capacity with timed entry, early booking advised. Advanced From: Adult £21.50, Child £15, Family £70 (2 adults & 2 children). Free entry for carers and children aged 2 & under. Parking £8 per car. Free for National Trust members when booked in advance. Website: nationaltrust.org.uk/beltonhouse Address: Belton House, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LW   Image: Christmas at Belton House, My Christmas Trails 2022. Photo by Andrew Ogilvy for Sony Music

Rising debt and inflation fuel Lincolnshire business distress

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Rising debt and inflation fuel Lincolnshire business distress

Businesses in Lincolnshire are facing a growing burden of economic pressures, including rising interest rates and higher labour and materials costs, according to the latest Red Flag Alert data from leading independent business rescue and recovery specialist Begbies Traynor.

The report found that 1,260 businesses in Lincolnshire were suffering early or ‘significant’ distress in Q2 2023, a 3.5% increase on the same period in 2022 and up 8.2% on the first quarter of this year. ‘Significant’ distress refers to businesses showing deterioration in key financial ratios and indicators including those measuring working capital, contingent liabilities, retained profits and net worth.

Across the UK, ‘significant’ distress was up by 8.5% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year, with a total of 438,702 businesses affected. The three sectors most severely affected by financial distress nationally were support services, construction and real estate and property services.

The latest data is sourced from a completely new Red Flag dataset that has involved deep dive analysis of eight years’ company data by data scientists over the past two years to track key factors behind company distress and failure rates.

Of the 22 sectors monitored by Red Flag Alert, in Lincolnshire five sectors reported increases of 10% or over in the number of companies in significant financial distress compared with a year ago. Sectors suffering the biggest increases in significant distress in the region, compared to last year, included general retail (26.8%), telecoms and IT (22.8%), food and drug retail (14.3%) and support services (13.9%).

Gareth Rusling, who heads Begbies Traynor’s Lincolnshire offices in Lincoln, Scunthorpe and Grimsby, said: “Consumers and businesses have both been hit hard by higher interest rates and there are mounting concerns that the situation may worsen in the second half of this year in Lincolnshire and across the UK, when winter sets in and energy costs go up.

“Consumers are feeling the pinch and cutting back not just on discretionary spending but also on essentials to counteract higher mortgage and loan repayments. Meanwhile businesses are also seeing the cost of their debt rising and, still reeling from the effects of the pandemic and set back by higher energy bills and the effects of the war in Ukraine, it’s no wonder that the number of distressed companies has jumped since last year.”

He added: “Our advice to businesses is to monitor their financial position carefully, and seek advice from qualified restructuring professionals as soon as any problems become apparent to avoid them escalating.”

Flying Freemasons boost charity fundraising efforts

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Flying Freemasons boost charity fundraising efforts
Taking to the skies over Lincolnshire enabled the county’s Freemasons to add a further £1,000 to their ambition to raise £2.25m for charity during a five-year fundraising campaign. More than 50 people took the opportunity to flying a glider or powered aircraft from Kirton Lindsey in an event organised by the Freemasons with the help of Trent Valley Gliding Club. They described it variously as ‘wonderful’, ‘exhilarating’, ‘marvellous’, ‘thrilling’, and ‘a brilliant day’. On the day 32 took the opportunity for a glider flight, and 22 took the powered flight option. Nick Probert, from Scunthorpe, was given the opportunity to take the controls during a powered flight, and said: “It was great – until we hit a bit of turbulence. I was happy to hand control back to someone who knew what they were doing…” With money ultimately going to the Freemasons’ charity the MCF to help it support good causes in Lincolnshire and elsewhere, the five-year fundraising campaign aspires to raise £2.25m – but more than that ultimately comes back to Lincolnshire.  

Now available in Brigg – breakthrough treatment for Dry Eye Disease (DED)

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Now available in Brigg – breakthrough treatment for Dry Eye Disease (DED)
If your eyes feel dry, irritated, or painful for most or all of the time, you are quite probably suffering from Dry Eye Disease (DED), especially if you continually feel “there’s something in my eye.” One in five, and nearly 800 million people worldwide, suffer from DED. Over 50% of females over the age of 40, and over 90% of menopausal females, are thought to live with this condition. More recently, the condition has become more common in all ages and genders due to environmental factors, use of cosmetics and medications, excessive screen use, and underlying conditions such as blepharitis and Sjögren’s syndrome. The front part of your eyes is lubricated by a special moist film consisting of a mucous layer nearest your eyes, a middle, watery layer derived from your tear glands, and a third, outer layer, which is oily (lipid) and produced by special glands (the Meibomian glands) in your upper and lower eyelids. If your Meibomian glands are not producing enough oily film, the other lubricating layers will continually dry out and that is what causes the irritation and other symptoms of Dry Eye Disease. This new therapy for Dry Eye Disease offered at O’Brien’s in Brigg is safe, non-invasive, painless – and doesn’t involve any eyedrops. It is known as Intense Pulsating Light (IPL) and Low Light Level Therapy (LLLT), though it may also be referred to as Photobiomodulation (PBM). IPL uses thermal pulses to stimulate the Meibomian glands, and LLLT uses a specific wavelength of light to gently heat the eyelids. This revolutionary new treatment helps the Meibomian glands to work properly and therefore stabilises and improves the quantity and quality of the oily layer of the tear film. The treatment provides an immediate relief of symptoms. Dr Sheeraz Janjua is now providing this new treatment at his special clinics held regularly at O’Brien’s Optician in Brigg. He can be contacted on 01652 653595.
The new therapy for Dry Eye Disease uses Intense Pulsating Light and Low Level Light to warm a patient’s eyelids to stimulate the Meibonian glands. This improves the patient’s tear film and gives immediate relief from the symptoms of Dry Eye Disease—no eyedrops needed!

MP’s bid writing service secures funds for Isle of Axholme community projects

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MP’s bid writing service secures funds for Isle of Axholme community projects
A bid writing service offered by Bring and Goole MP Andrew Percy has secured tens of thousands of pounds for projects in the Isle of Aholme. He said: “In Crowle we have been able to secure £20,000 from SSE and £30k from the North Lincs Council Community Grants Pot towards Crowle Colt’s £59,000 project for floodlights. £1,000 also came from Crowle Town Council with the men’s team doing an amazing job of raising £8,000 to make up the rest. That is no mean feat and shows the dedication of the club members and organisers. “The project will provide floodlights which allows the club to play in the next league. It will also allow the pitches to be used more and enhance the playing experience for both players and supporters. “In Haxey, we have been able to secure £2,000 in grants for the lighting of the Memorial Cross. This will not only be attractive but will illuminate the village’s history and heritage too. “Well done to everyone involved in both projects. The ‘Bid Writing Service’ helps formulate and write the bids but the real thanks must go to the volunteers and groups who put in so much work on these projects. “My team and I are happy to help and thank everyone involved in these projects for supporting our communities in the way they do.””
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